Scott McTominay has spent the last two seasons finding form again at Napoli, winning the Scudetto under Antonio Conte along the way. But his long-term future in Naples is still up in the air, and Corriere dello Sport have some details about why his contract renewal looks unlikely.
The Serie A side have been talking to the Scotland international for months. There is a desire to move forward with a new deal, but there is no agreement yet. Even if both sides want to make it happen, the gap between what McTominay is asking for and what Napoli can afford is too wide.
The Numbers Behind the Standoff
McTominay has said he is willing to sign a two-year deal. But the wages he is seeking are out of Napoli’s budget. He is asking for €8m to €9m per season, and the club have made it clear that figure is beyond what they can manage.
That is the whole problem. The player wants a salary that the club cannot pay, and there is no sign of either side moving to meet the other.
More meetings are expected. But for now, the distance between them is large, and things are not looking good.
What This Means for Napoli
Napoli want to keep McTominay beyond the expiry of his current contract in 2028. That is the stated position from the club. But wanting him is one thing; paying him is another, and the two-year deal he has offered is simply too expensive for the budget.
The club have not ruled out a renewal. They remain keen on keeping him. But the financial gap has created real uncertainty, and the situation has been described as far apart.
There is no timeline attached to this process. No deadline has been set, no date for a final decision has been named. The story is still developing.
For now, the situation is unresolved. Napoli want him, McTominay wants to stay, and the money stands between them.
Key Facts Box
- Player: Scott McTominay
- Current contract expires: 2028
- Napoli’s position: Keen on keeping him
- McTominay’s proposed deal: Two years
- Wage demand: €8m to €9m per season
- Club’s response: Out of budget
The picture is simple: a player who wants to stay, a club that wants him to stay, and a salary gap that neither side has bridged yet.
For Napoli, the question is whether they can find a way to fit his wages into their plans. Until that gap closes, the renewal remains unlikely. The club are uncertain about things, and the distance between them is far apart.
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